DTC P0552: - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor/Switch Circuit Low

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION DTC P0552: - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor/Switch Circuit Low
DTC P0552: - POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SENSOR/SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  Indicates the PSP sensor input signal was less than the self-test minimum.
Possible Causes: 
  • PSP sensor damaged
  • SIG RTN circuit open
  • VREF circuit open or shorted
  • PSP sensor signal circuit open or shorted
Diagnostic Aids:  View the PSP PID to monitor the PSP input.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DT .
RENDER: 1.0x

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